related works
Genre:
Opera, musical theatre
Subgenre:
Opera
Scoring:
2sopr sopr-m alt 2bar recit fl cl fg sax-t trp trb-b perc pf pf(synth) vl vla vc
A flower given to my daughter : for orchestra / Rob du Bois
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2233 sax 2221 perc acc pf 3cb
Las Ramblas : Version for recorder, bassoon, accordion and string orchestra / Chiel Meijering
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
rec fg acc str
Gestel : for ensemble, 1996 / Geert van Keulen
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
1000 3sax 1330 pf cb
composition
Possession : for ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Other authors:
Emmer, Huib
(Composer)
Description:
Program Note (English):
Possession is the sequel to Memory Drums, a piece I previously wrote for live electronics and the group LOOS. In Possession, the combination of live electronics and LOOS is expanded with a second ensemble: ASKO.
What does the title have to do with the music? It mainly refers to the moments in the piece where the instrumental tones are taken over (possessed) by the live electronics. This creates a situation in which there is a transition between the instrumental sound and the electronic sound that detaches itself and, after such a transition, continues to resonate, rattle on, or hammer through.
Although Possession has been used as a title before (including in the film by Żuławski), I chose it anyway because it is a strong word and describes a heightened state of alertness or awareness.
– Huib Emmer